Could be, for sure. The really early ones look like this:
I'd presume the Paramount has the later version that was (according to Velobase) introduced in the 40's:
I would love to get a set of Lyotard pedals, or their modern equivalent, if one exists. I did have a set of SunTour platforms, until one of them cracked, and they were delightful with the old Avocet touring shoes or with just about any shoes.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069